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“At today’s prices, there is no incentive to be a seller. Managed money is still heavily net short, crop ratings are high, basis levels are improving — and there’s far more upside potential from fund short covering than downside risk from fresh selling.”
— July 12, 2025 Premium Report
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“Corn futures pushed into new lows during the low-volume overnight session, but Tuesday felt different — the market rejected those lows and spent the rest of the session recovering. Open interest climbed alongside price, signaling a shift from ‘give-up’ selling to new directional bets.”
— July 4, 2025 Premium Report
“Despite USDA lowering new-crop production by 115 million bushels and dropping ending stocks to 1.660 billion, the market responded bearishly — implying trade still believes yield is closer to 186.75 bpa. This disconnect between official data and market pricing is exactly where opportunity lies.”
— July 12, 2025 Premium Report
“We are now 60% sold on 2024 corn and 10% sold on 2025. We own short-dated August $5.20 calls on 30% of the ’25 crop and recommend a new sale at $4.84. We’re also holding a short-term option structure to capture near-term upside while managing downside risk.”
— June 14, 2025 Premium Report
“At today’s prices, there is no incentive to be a seller. Managed money is still heavily net short, crop ratings are high, basis levels are improving — and there’s far more upside potential from fund short covering than downside risk from fresh selling.”
— July 12, 2025 Premium Report
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Jamie Gieseke, a Series 3 and Series 30 licensed broker born in Minnesota, grew up immersed in the world of farming, fostering a deep connection to the agricultural heartland. This Midwestern background fuels his passion for commodity markets, giving him a unique understanding of the region’s economic and agricultural landscape. He places strong emphasis on analyzing market dynamics through both fundamental and technical approaches to commodity trading.
Passionate about trading, Jamie enjoys partnering with producers and end users to lock in profitable sales and purchases, crafting strategies that align with their goals and letting those plans drive success. He also thrives working with active traders who are eager to seize market opportunities, bringing his enthusiasm and insight to every trade. Understanding that not all trades yield success, Jamie excels at guiding clients through the decision-making process. He openly discusses risks and shares innovative strategies to manage them, leveraging a variety of market tools to protect and optimize outcomes, all informed by his deep Midwest roots and commitment to the industry.
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The risk of loss in trading futures and/or options is substantial, and each investor and/or trader must consider whether this is a suitable investment. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Trading advice is based on information taken from trades, statistical services, and other sources that Paradigm Futures believes to be reliable. We do not guarantee that such information is accurate or complete, and it should not be relied upon as such. Trading advice reflects our good faith judgment at a specific time and is subject to change without notice. There is no guarantee that the advice given will result in profitable trades.